Joyful Noise Setting & Symbolism

Joyful Noise Objects/Places

Plantsappears in Grasshoppers

Plants are an important part of many insects' environments. They are often a food source or form of shelter.

Waterappears in Water Striders, Water Boatmen, Mayflies, Whirligig Beetles

The water striders walk along the water, while the water boatmen row through the water. Mayflies are born and die in the same water source.

The Skyappears in Fireflies

Fireflies fly through the sky, lighting it up in neon green.

Books on a Book Shelfappears in Book Lice

The books on a book shelf are the home and food source of book lice.

Porch Lightappears in The Moth's Serenade

The porch light is the love interest of the moth in "The Moth's Serenade."

Undergroundappears in The Digger Wasp

The digger wasp creates a home for its offspring underground.

The Seasonsappears in Grasshoppers, Fireflies, The Digger Wasp, Cicadas, Requiem

The various seasons are mentioned throughout this book as a reference to the time in which the insects' actions take place.

Bee Hiveappears in Honeybees

This is the home and workplace of the honey bee.

Time of Dayappears in Mayflies, Fireflies, The Moth's Serenade, Water Boatmen, Cic

The time of day is important to several creatures' actions and behaviors.

Housesappears in House Crickets

The House Cricket shares a home with...
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